# Maintenance Technician

**Company:** [Laborup](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ovuPP5YYEqmkdXDcoPbN88.md)
**Location:** Calhoun, United States
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

**Overview**

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join a highly disciplined, automation-focused manufacturing operation. This is a role for a technician who values craftsmanship and precision over "putting out fires." You will be joining a clean, structured facility that utilizes advanced robotics and automated systems to supply high-quality components to the automotive industry.

This is not a typical "fix-it-when-it-breaks" environment. We are looking for a process owner who wants to build for the long term. You will play a critical role in optimizing equipment uptime, integrating new technologies, and refining processes to ensure our plant operates at peak efficiency. If you are a patient, detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to grow with a company that has significant room for expansion, we want to hear from you.

**Shift & Schedule**

-   Monday - Friday
-   **2nd Shift:** 3pm - 11pm

**Compensation**

-   $25 - $30 /hr

**Benefits**

-   Medical, Dental, and Vision + Flex Spendings Accoutn
-   401(k) with company match
-   PTO + Paid Shutdowns

**Responsibilities**

-   **Electrical Systems & Controls** – prioritize electrical troubleshooting on automated production lines, including diagnosing faults in PLCs, VFDs, servos, and sensor arrays. You will work extensively with 480V circuits and low-voltage controls to ensure seamless automation performance.
-   **Preventative & Predictive Maintenance** – Execute and refine a rigorous PM schedule designed to catch issues before they result in downtime. You will be expected to move beyond simple checks to identify long-term wear patterns and root causes.
-   **Robotics & Automation Support** – Maintain and troubleshoot material handling robotics and pick-and-place systems, ensuring precise calibration and reliable operation of complex integrated cells.
-   **Mechanical & Fluid Power Maintenance** – Perform precision repairs on mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and drive components. You will ensure conveyors, actuators, and robot end-effectors are mechanically sound, aligned, and calibrated to OEM specifications.
-   **Continuous Improvement & OEE** – Drive initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by analyzing downtime data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing logic or mechanical changes that improve cycle times and reduce waste.
-   **Cost Reduction & Process Efficiency** – Actively look for ways to reduce maintenance overhead and spare parts consumption without sacrificing quality, ensuring the department runs lean and effective.
-   **Equipment Commissioning & Integration** – Collaborate with the team to install, commission, and test new production equipment, ensuring it meets safety standards and operational requirements from Day 1.
-   **Root Cause Analysis** – utilize a structured approach to problem-solving. We are not looking for quick patches; we are looking for permanent solutions that prevent recurrence.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**

**Required**

-   **Strong Electrical Aptitude:** Must possess deep knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including the ability to read and interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
-   **PLC Experience:** Proven experience troubleshooting and interacting with Programmable Logic Controllers (experience with Mitsubishi, Omron, or similar platforms is vital).
-   **Problem-Solving Mindset:** A proactive thinker who uses data and logic to solve problems, rather than guessing. Must be capable of identifying the "why" behind a failure.
-   **Communication & Patience:** Excellent interpersonal skills are non-negotiable. You must be patient, respectful, and able to communicate technical concepts clearly to team members across different departments and backgrounds.
-   **Adaptability:** The ability to "wear multiple hats," assist with cross-functional tasks, and remain calm and productive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
-   **Experience:** 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a production environment.

**Preferred**

-   **Automotive Industry Experience:** Previous work in a Tier 1 automotive supplier or similar high-volume, high-quality environment.
-   **Robotics Exposure:** Familiarity with material handling robots and automated work cells.
-   **Education:** Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.
-   **Specific Controls Knowledge:** Experience specifically with Mitsubishi PLCs/VFDs or Keyence sensors is a strong plus.

## Benefits

**Benefits**

-   Medical, Dental, and Vision + Flex Spendings Accoutn
-   401(k) with company match
-   PTO + Paid Shutdowns